Arman

Sale: Sotheby Parke Bernet South Africa (Pty) Ltd., Johannesburg, Fine British, Continental and South African Paintings, Watercolours, Drawings and Sculpture of the 17^th to 20^th Centuries, 30 April 1980, Lot 252
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the three-dimensionality of the original. Condition: This work is in good condition. There is wear to the plexiglas box, notably scratches to the top and bottom edges, a diagonal scratch to the right side of the top edge and further scratches elsewhere to the box. There is fine craquelure to the resin surface adhering the camera elements to the front of the display case, inherent to the artist's choice of media. Some characteristic discolouration of the resin has occurred over time. There is mould growth surrounding the camera elements and in places throughout the resin craquelure. There are several loose fragments of resin in the perspex box. There are tape residues around the artist's signature in the lower right corner, possibly original to the work's execution. There are hanging holes drilled into the plexiglas on the reverse, which have resulted in some associated short cracks and plexiglas deposits within the box. On the reverse of the work, there is a short light media accretion at the lower left corner.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

This work is registered in the Corice Canton Arman Archives under number APA# 8003.71.387 and the Denyse Durand-Ruel Archives under number 9767